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Flexibility Redefined: Shaping the Future of Work in Malaysia's Oil and Gas Industry

Flexibility Redefined: Shaping the Future of Work in Malaysia's Oil and Gas Industry
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Author(s): Mohd Fazrul Abdul Rahim (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)and Rosmawani Che Hashim (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 26
Source title: Contemporary Drivers of Economic Behavior and Digital Transformation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Syed Quaid Ali Shah (School of Business and Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong)and Syed Emad Azhar Ali (Department of Management, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6701-9.ch011

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Abstract

This chapter examines the alignment of Malaysia's employment regulations with the evolving preferences of the new generation workforce amid technological advancements. Using a socio-legal methodology, it conducts a doctrinal analysis of Malaysian employment laws, focusing on statutory provisions and Industrial Court decisions. The study also incorporates qualitative data from one-on-one interviews with two experienced human resource professionals and focus group discussions with five Generation Y and Z participants from the oil and gas industry. Findings reveal a mutually beneficial relationship between organizations and employees regarding workplace flexibility, highlighting its importance for social development and the future of work. This chapter contributes to the discourse on regulatory responsiveness in fostering adaptable employment frameworks that meet the evolving needs of Malaysia's workforce.

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